Michael W. Ark

Senior Vice President/Investments

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I began my financial services career in 1984 and joined Stifel in 2015. I am the lead and founding member of ARK Wealth Advisory Group at Stifel.

Over the years, I remained focused on my clients’ needs. I have evolved my financial advisory practice from investment management to include a comprehensive wealth management process in order to better help my clients pursue their specific wealth planning and asset protection goals.

I earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

My wife, Jean, and I have been married since 1983. We have two children, Malia and Chris, who are Financial Advisor Associates in the group. We live in Honolulu, Hawaii, together with our dog, Izzie.

Outside the office, I enjoy spending time with our three grandsons, exercising to stay healthy, and supporting many charities like the Red Cross, United Way, American Cancer Society, Hawaii Food Bank, Institute for Human Services, Hawaiian Humane Society, and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

John Ark

CDFA, C(k)P, CPFA, CRPS

CDFA, C(k)P, CPFA, CRPS

Vice President/Investments

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I began my financial services career in 2010 and formed ARK Wealth Advisory Group with my uncle, Michael Ark, in 2015. I specialize in helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate through the challenges of their unique situations while pursuing their financial goals.

I focus on providing sound guidance to clients and placing their interests first. With each client having specific needs, I analyze their current situation, define their goals, provide them education and information, develop a comprehensive plan, implement necessary investment strategies, periodically review their overall progress with them, and make changes as needed.

I earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. I hold the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, Certified 401(k) Professional®, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor®, and Charter Retirement Plans Specialist™ designations to help clients financially prepare for the challenges of divorce and retirement planning.

To keep up with the evolving financial services industry, federal regulations, and tax codes, I am a member of the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts, The Retirement Advisor University, National Association of Plan Advisors, and the College for Financial Planning organizations. Each of these organizations require continuing education to expand my financial knowledge, remain in compliance, and maintain the use of their professional designations.

In my spare time, I primarily enjoy spending time with friends and family. My hobbies include watching sports, playing ping-pong, pickleball, and tennis, running for exercise, binge-watching TV series and movies, and discovering new restaurants. I hope to do more traveling to experience other parts of the world, different cultures, and new food cuisines.

Use of the CDFA designation does not imply that Stifel or its associates are acting as experts in this field, nor do Stifel or its Financial Advisors provide legal or mediation advice. The knowledge gained from attaining the designation helps the advisor better understand the divorce process in working with clients and their legal and tax advisors as it relates to the client’s overall investment planning and wealth management.

Malia Ark

AAMS

AAMS

Financial Advisor Associate

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I began my financial services industry career in 2006 and joined ARK Wealth Advisory Group in 2015. Prior to becoming a Financial Advisor Associate, I worked as a Registered Client Service Associate. I work together with Michael, John, and Chris to provide comprehensive wealth management services to our clients. I also previously worked as an Account Manager at a local property and casualty insurance agency.

I earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. I also earned the Accredited Asset Management Specialist™ designation to help look at the total picture of our clients’ financial needs and strengthen our relationship with them.

Outside the office, I enjoy spending time with my family, maintaining a healthy lifestyle with daily walks with my kids, and making healthy recipes. I have two young sons who keep me very busy and on my toes. 

Christopher Ark

Financial Advisor Associate

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I began my financial services career in 2014 as a Client Service Associate, before becoming a Registered Client Service Associate and now Financial Advisor Associate. Prior to joining Stifel, I worked as an intern, as well as in the automotive industry.

I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Outside of the office, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and going on adventures with my wife, son, and corgi. My hobbies include watching sports, playing basketball, working on my cars, and detailing cars.

Jean K. Ark

Client Service Associate

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I began working as a Client Service Associate alongside my husband, Michael, in 2003. I support ARK Wealth Advisory Group with marketing, administration, and client communication.

Prior to joining Stifel, I worked as a Health Aide at my daughter’s school for 10 years until she graduated in 2003.

Michael and I got married in 1983, and we have two children, Malia and Chris. We live in Honolulu, Hawaii, with our dog, Izzie.

Outside of the office, I enjoy spending time with our three grandsons, baking, crocheting, and traveling.